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SmittyBilt

annetyrrell — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:13:38 +0000

In 1956, Basil Smith, also known as “Smitty”, started a small machine shop in his garage, called Rock-ett Products. Being one of the original four wheel drive enthusiasts, his chief concern was to develop four wheel drive equipment for trucks and small SUVs (Jeeps). Over the years, Smitty’s son Tom worked at Rock-ett and then with the newly named “Smittybilt”. Having been exposed to the four wheel drive lifestyle all his life, Tom was able to create new product ideas geared towards the growing off-road aftermarket industry.

Toyota

annetyrrell — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:58:21 +0000

Thule

annetyrrell — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:57:58 +0000

In 1942, Thule was founded by Erik Thulin.

Superchips

annetyrrell — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:57:11 +0000

Founded in England in 1983, Superchips was one of the first companies to specialize in tuning vehicles with computer controlled fuel-injection systems. Superchips originally focused on serving the British racing community with high-end solutions.

In 2005, Superchips was acquired by MSD Performance. MSD Performance is comprised of MSD Ignition, Superchips, Edge Products and Racepak. Their products are used in everything from NASCAR, NHRA and IHRA drag racing, SCORE off-road racing, World of Outlaw sprint cars, and a host of other motorsports.

Stanley Tools

annetyrrell — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:56:51 +0000

Stanley Tools

The Stanley Works, originally a bolt and door hardware manufacturing company located in New Britain, Connecticut; was founded in 1843 by Frederick T. Stanley. A few years later, in 1857, Frederick’s cousin, Henry Stanley, founded The Stanley Rule and Level Company. In 1920, The Rule and Level Company merged with The Stanley Works and would go on to become it’s famous Hand Tools Division.

Snow Performance

annetyrrell — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:56:25 +0000

Royal Purple

annetyrrell — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:48:11 +0000

Royal Purple was founded in 1986 where Mr. Williams’ new lubricant had unusually high film strength capable of protecting bearings under heavy loads. It also had exceptional oxidation stability (for long oil life) while providing outstanding protection against rust and corrosion in both wet and high temperature applications. The new lubricant would not only prevent varnish and sludge, but would also clean the equipment in the process. It extended oil drain intervals and the life of the equipment while reducing maintenance costs, equipment downtime and energy costs, resulting in dramatic savings.

Mr. Williams offered to make it red, green or blue, but the customer had seen those before. The customer said he had never seen purple oil, so Mr. Williams elected to make the lubricant purple. That lubricant, called Synfilm, along with its exclusive, proprietary Synerlec additive technology, became the cornerstone of Royal Purple’s entire line of high performance industrial, automotive and racing oils.

Ready Lift

annetyrrell — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:47:05 +0000

Mothers

annetyrrell — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:46:48 +0000

MAHLE Motorsports

annetyrrell — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:46:31 +0000